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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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