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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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