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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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