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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches 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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