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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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