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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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