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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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