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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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