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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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