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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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