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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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