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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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