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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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