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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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