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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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