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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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