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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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