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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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