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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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