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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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