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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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