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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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