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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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