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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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