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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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