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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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