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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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