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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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