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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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