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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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