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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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