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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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