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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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