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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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