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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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