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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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