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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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