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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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