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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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