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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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