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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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