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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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