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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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