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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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