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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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