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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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