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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new 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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