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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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