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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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