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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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