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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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