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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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