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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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