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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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