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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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