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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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