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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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