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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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