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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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