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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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