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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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