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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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