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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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