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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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