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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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