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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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