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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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