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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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