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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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