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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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