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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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