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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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