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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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