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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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