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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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