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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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