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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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