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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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