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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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