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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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