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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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