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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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