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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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