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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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