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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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