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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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