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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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