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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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