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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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