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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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