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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key 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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