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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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