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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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