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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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