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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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