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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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