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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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