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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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