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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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