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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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