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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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