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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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