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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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