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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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