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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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