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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major 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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