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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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