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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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