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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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