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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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