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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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