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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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