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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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