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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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