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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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