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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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