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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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