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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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