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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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