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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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