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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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