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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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