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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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