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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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