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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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