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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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