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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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