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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open 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 we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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