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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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