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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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