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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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