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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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