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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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