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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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