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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key 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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