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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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