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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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