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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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