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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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