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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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