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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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