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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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