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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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