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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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