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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education