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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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