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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches 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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