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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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