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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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