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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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