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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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