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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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