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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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