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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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