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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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