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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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