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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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