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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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