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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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