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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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