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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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