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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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