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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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