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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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