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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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