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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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