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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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