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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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