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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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