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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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