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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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