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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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