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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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