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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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