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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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