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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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