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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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