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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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