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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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