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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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