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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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