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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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