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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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