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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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