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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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