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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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