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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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