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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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