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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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