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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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