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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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