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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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