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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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