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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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