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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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