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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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