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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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