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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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