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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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