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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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