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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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