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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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