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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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