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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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