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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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