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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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