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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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