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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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