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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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