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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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