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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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