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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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