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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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