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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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