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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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