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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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