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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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