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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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