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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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