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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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