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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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