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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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