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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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