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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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