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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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