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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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