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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic 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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