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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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