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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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