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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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