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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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