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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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