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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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