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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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