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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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