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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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