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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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