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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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