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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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