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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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