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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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