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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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