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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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