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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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