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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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