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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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