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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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