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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important 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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