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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education