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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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