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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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