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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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