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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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