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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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