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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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