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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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