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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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