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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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