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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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