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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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