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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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