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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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