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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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