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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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