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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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