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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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