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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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