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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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