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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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