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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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