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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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