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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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