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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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