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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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