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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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