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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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