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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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