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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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