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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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