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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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