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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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