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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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