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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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