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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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