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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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