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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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