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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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