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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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