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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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