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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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