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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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