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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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