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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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