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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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