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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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