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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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