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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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