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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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