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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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