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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education