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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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