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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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