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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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