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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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