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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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