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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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