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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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