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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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