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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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