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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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