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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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