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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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