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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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