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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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