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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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