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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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