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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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