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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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