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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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