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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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