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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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