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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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