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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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