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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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