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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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