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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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