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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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