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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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