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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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