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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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