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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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