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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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