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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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