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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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