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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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