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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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