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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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