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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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