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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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