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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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