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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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