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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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