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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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