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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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