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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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