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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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