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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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