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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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