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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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