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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses 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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