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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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