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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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