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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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