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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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