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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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