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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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