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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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