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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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