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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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