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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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