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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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