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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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