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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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