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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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