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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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