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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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