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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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