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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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