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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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