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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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