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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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