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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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