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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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