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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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