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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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