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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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