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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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