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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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