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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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