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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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