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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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