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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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