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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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