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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources