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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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