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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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