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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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