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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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