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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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