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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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