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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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