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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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