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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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