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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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