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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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