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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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