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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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