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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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