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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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