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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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