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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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