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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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