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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)