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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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