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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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