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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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