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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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