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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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