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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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