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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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