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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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