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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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