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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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