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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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