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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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