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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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