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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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