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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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