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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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