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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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