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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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