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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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