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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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