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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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