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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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