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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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