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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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