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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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