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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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