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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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