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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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