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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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