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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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