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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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