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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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