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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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