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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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