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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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