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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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