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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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