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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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