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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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