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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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