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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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