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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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