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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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