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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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