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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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