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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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