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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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