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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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