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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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