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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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