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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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