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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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