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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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