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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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