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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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