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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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