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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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