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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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