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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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