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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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