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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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