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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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