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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)