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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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