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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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