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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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