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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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