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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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