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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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