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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes 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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