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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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