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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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