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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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