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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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