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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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