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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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