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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with 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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