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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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