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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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