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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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