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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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