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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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