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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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