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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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