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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources