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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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