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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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