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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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