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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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