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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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