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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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