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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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