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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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