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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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