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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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