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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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