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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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