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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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