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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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