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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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