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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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