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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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