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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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