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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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