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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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