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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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