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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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