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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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