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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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